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FPGA Design Engineer

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Axiom Space

Axiom Space

501-1,000 employees

Provides human spaceflight and infrastructure services

Aerospace

Mid

Chicago, IL, USA

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Hardware Engineering
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design
Data Structures & Algorithms
VHDL
FPGA
Requirements
  • B.S in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in digital design.
  • Understanding analog design signals interfaces
  • Working knowledge of Xilinx design/debug tools and SoC (MPSoC or RFSoC) programmable logic devices.
  • Experience designing and integrating digital circuitry to include FPGAs, DSPs, and fundamental circuit elements.
  • Proficient in VHDL
  • Experience integrating IP Cores in Vivado
  • Experience developing testbenches
  • Automotive and commercial electronics background welcome.
  • Timing closure of FPGA design
  • Familiar with PCB design and common electrical interfaces: PCIe, USB, Display Port and I2C/SPI/UART buses.
  • Experience implementing and evaluating performance of DSP algorithms.
  • Self-starter and able to perform under minimal supervision.
  • Success in designing, developing, testing, of electronics.
  • Experience in analyzing, simulation, and testing of electronics.
  • Experience with in-lab testing and measurement techniques.
  • Familiarity with spacecraft electrical systems and knowledge of radiation effects.
  • Understanding of PCB layout, PCBA manufacturing, component selection and environmental qualifications.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, eager to solve problems and identify original opportunities.
  • Shows commitment to inspiring others.
  • Eager and able to work in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary fashion in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail
  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
Responsibilities
  • Work in a collaborative and energetic engineering team environment to design the electronics for a commercial human spaceflight.
  • Develop custom IP Cores according to design requirements
  • Interface with external companies to create custom IP cores
  • Integrate IP cores into top-level FPGA design
  • Interface with software and PCB designers to ensure FPGA design meets system-level requirements
  • Generate design documentation and test reports as necessary
  • Exposure to standard interfaces like AXI-4, AXI-S, Ethernet, PCIe etc.
  • Understanding of EMI/EMC principles and applications.
  • Understand the requirements and develop FPGA architecture to meet the requirements.
  • Troubleshoot hardware (systems and subassemblies) to determine root cause of failures and identify corrective actions.
  • Perform trade studies for technical solutions, including make/buy recommendations.
  • Develop documentation that supports analysis, component deratings, and design reviews.
  • Interface, communicate, and drive decisions with cross discipline teams.
  • Resolve problems encountered in testing and verification processes.
  • Familiar with designing for a radiation tolerant environment.

Axiom Space offers human spaceflight services and is developing infrastructure for space travel, including missions to the International Space Station (ISS) and its own Axiom Station. The company creates advanced spacesuits for low-Earth orbit and beyond, serving both private individuals and national astronauts. Axiom Space differentiates itself by providing comprehensive space missions that include training, launch, and return, while also collaborating with NASA and Thales Alenia Space on its projects. The goal is to transform how humans live and work in space, contributing to the advancement of civilization.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$535M

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

41%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Axiom Space's partnerships with industry leaders like Nokia and Gravitics enhance its technological capabilities and market reach.
  • The company's involvement in high-profile missions, such as NASA's Artemis III, positions it as a key player in the future of space exploration.
  • Axiom Space's innovative projects, like the Axiom Station and next-generation spacesuits, offer employees the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies.

What critics are saying

  • The high costs and technical challenges associated with building and maintaining a commercial space station could strain financial resources.
  • Dependence on partnerships and contracts with organizations like NASA introduces risks related to policy changes and funding fluctuations.

What makes Axiom Space unique

  • Axiom Space is uniquely positioned as the first company to build a commercial space station, setting it apart from other space companies focused solely on satellite launches or space tourism.
  • Their collaboration with NASA and Thales Alenia Space for the development of advanced spacesuits and space infrastructure provides a significant technological edge.
  • Axiom Space's end-to-end mission services, from training to return, offer a comprehensive package that few competitors can match.